Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile microscopic imaging device comprising a sample stage for holding a sample to be imaged, at least one light source for illumination of the sample, an imaging panel capable of capturing an image of the sample upon transmission illumination of the sample by the light source, and an optical magnification unit between the sample and the imaging panel for guiding light from the illuminated sample to the imaging panel so that a magnified image of at least portion of the sample is formed at the imaging panel. According to the invention, the optical magnification unit comprises a filter integrated polymeric lens assembly in a transmitted light fluorescence configuration which allows for both miniaturization of the device to a truly mobile level and reducing manufacturing costs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microscope slide holder for an optical microscope. The slide holder comprises a base portion, a slide holder portion arranged on the base portion and having a mounting zone capable of receiving microscope slides of one or more slide types, the slide holder portion being movably arranged on the base portion, and a manipulator for moving the slide holder portion with respect to the base portion in three orthogonal dimensions. According to the invention, the base portion is dimensioned to fit into a mounting zone designed for at least one of the one or more microscope slide types. The invention allows for convenient sample movement in microscopes whose sample stage is not inherently designed for scanning microscopy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile microscopic imaging device comprising a sample stage for holding a sample to be imaged, at least one light source for illumination of the sample, an imaging panel capable of capturing an image of the sample upon transmission illumination of the sample by the light source, and an optical magnification unit between the sample and the imaging panel for guiding light from the illuminated sample to the imaging panel so that a magnified image of at least portion of the sample is formed at the imaging panel. According to the invention, the optical magnification unit comprises a filter integrated polymeric lens assembly in a transmitted light fluorescence configuration which allows for both miniaturization of the device to a truly mobile level and reducing manufacturing costs.

Abstract: A system for processing image data, storing image data and accessing image data is provided. The system includes computing hardware, and one or more databases in communication with the computing hardware for storing image information. Upon receiving user instructions, the computing hardware is operable to combine a plurality of images to create a montage of mutually abutting images arranged within a pre-defined geometrical spatial envelope. The system is operable to manage the montage effectively as a single file for purposes of storing in the databases, and/or accessing from the databases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microscope slide holder for an optical microscope. The slide holder comprises a base portion, a slide holder portion arranged on the base portion and having a mounting zone capable of receiving microscope slides of one or more slide types, the slide holder portion being movably arranged on the base portion, and a manipulator for moving the slide holder portion with respect to the base portion in three orthogonal dimensions. According to the invention, the base portion is dimensioned to fit into a mounting zone designed for at least one of said one or more microscope slide types. The invention allows for convenient sample movement in microscopes whose sample stage is not inherently designed for scanning microscopy.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dropper device including: a container, a face makeup composition stored in the container, said face makeup cosmetic composition having a viscosity of less than 0.5 Pa·s, preferably less than 0.3 Pa·s, more preferably less than 0.2 Pa·s and even more preferably less than 0.1 Pa·s measured at 25° C., a closure member, a pipette attached to the closure member, and a compressible chamber linked to the pipette.

Abstract: A system for processing image data, storing image data and accessing image data is provided. The system includes computing hardware, and one or more databases in communication with the computing hardware for storing image information. Upon receiving user instructions, the computing hardware is operable to combine a plurality of images to create a montage of mutually abutting images arranged within a pre-defined geometrical spatial envelope. The system is operable to manage the montage effectively as a single file for purposes of storing in the databases, and/or accessing from the databases.